Section 246-215-04545. Equipment—Mechanical warewashing equipment, wash solution temperature (2009 FDA Food Code 4-501.110).

(1) The temperature of the wash solution in spray-type warewashers that use hot water to SANITIZE may not be less than:

(a) For a stationary rack, single temperature machine, 165°F (74°C);

(b) For a stationary rack, dual temperature machine, 150°F (66°C);

(c) For a single tank, conveyor, dual temperature machine, 160°F (71°C);

(d) For a multitank, conveyor, multitemperature machine, 150°F (66°C).

(2) The temperature of the wash solution in spray-type warewashers that use chemicals to SANITIZE may not be less than 120°F (49°C).

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050 and 43.20.145. WSR 13-03-109, § 246-215-04545, filed 1/17/13, effective 5/1/13.]

RCW 43.20.050 and 43.20.145. WSR 13-03-109, § 246-215-04545, filed 1/17/13, effective 5/1/13.